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Popcorn, sweetn Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
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| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 443kcal / 2530kcal (17%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 11 g/ 42g (26%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 81.9 g/ 348g (23%) | ||||||
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Protein | 4 g/ 71g (5%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 27 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Iron | 2.4 mg/ 12mg (20%) source |
Phosphorus | 113 mg/ 700mg (16%) source |
Sodium | 207 mg/ 1500mg (13%) |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Sweet popcorn (about 100 g). It’s a carb-rich snack made from popped corn and sweet flavoring.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Sweet popcorn can be fun and filling, mainly because it provides carbohydrates for energy and some fiber (about 5.2 g per 100 g) that can help with regular digestion. However, this version is also high in sugar (about 53.5 g) and has notable saturated fat (about 3.1 g) and sodium (about 207 mg) per 100 g. If eaten often or in big portions, the extra sugar and saturated fat can add up, and too much sodium may be less ideal for people watching their blood pressure.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Keep portions small: aim for a snack portion (for example, a small bowl) rather than eating a full 100 g serving.
- Choose less-sweet options when available (lightly salted or caramel-free) to reduce sugar.
- Pair it with a protein or fiber-rich side to make it a more balanced snack—e.g., popcorn with a glass of milk or yogurt, or with fruit.
- Plan it within your day: enjoy it as 1 snack, not alongside other very sweet snacks.
- If you’re having it with friends, share the pack/bucket to naturally control portion size.
Common Filipino dishes
Popcorn, Kakanin (like suman or bibingka), Halo-halo, Banana cue, Turon
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